Convert AMR to WMA
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Convert AMR to WMA for wider compatibility
Converting AMR to WMA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when AMR will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert AMR to WMA
- 1 Drop your AMR file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMA automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMA file instantly.
AMR vs WMA
| Feature | AMR | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| MIME type | audio/amr | audio/x-ms-wma |
| Best for | Voice memos and phone recordings — converted to MP3 for wider playback. | Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback. |
About the formats
AMR
AMR voice audio
AMR is a speech-optimised audio format used for voice recordings and MMS on mobile phones. It makes tiny files for spoken word but is poor for music.
Strengths
- Tiny files for speech
- Made for voice recordings
- Common on phones
Limitations
- Poor quality for music
- Low bitrate only
- Limited app support
Best for: Voice memos and phone recordings — converted to MP3 for wider playback.
WMA
Windows Media Audio
WMA is Microsoft’s audio format, once common on Windows for music and playback. It compresses well but has limited support outside the Windows ecosystem.
Strengths
- Plays natively on Windows
- Decent compression
- Small files
Limitations
- Weak support on Mac, mobile and web
- Lossy compression
- Often needs converting
Best for: Legacy Windows audio — converted to MP3 for universal playback.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your AMR file above and it is converted to WMA automatically. When it is ready, download your new Windows Media Audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting AMR to WMA gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when AMR will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your WMA looking as close to the original as possible.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.